Social Worker - Childrens Services

Service Care Solutions; St Michael's on Wyre; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Family Safeguarding Social Worker for the Fylde Coast team. This full-time role involves working with children and families to ensure safety and positive outcomes through effective social work practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safeguarding and child protection, along with excellent assessment and decision-making skills. Opportunities for professional development and competitive pay are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Supportive management

Learning and development opportunities

Sign-Up Bonus

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in safeguarding and child protection work.
• Sound understanding of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake social work assessments and direct work with children and families.
• Deliver timely, strengths-based interventions.

Skills

Assessment

Engagement

Decision-Making

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

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Job Title: Social Worker – Family Safeguarding (Fylde Coast)
Location: Fleetwood / Fylde and Wyre, Lancashire
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate: £36.00 LTD per hour or £28.63 PAYE
Team Reference: E-322 Family Safeguarding Fylde Coast
About the Role Lancashire County Council is seeking a committed and experienced Family Safeguarding Social Worker to join our Fylde Coast team, based in Fleetwood and covering the Fylde and Wyre area.
You will play a crucial role in achieving the best outcomes for children and young people, ensuring they are safe, protected from harm, and supported through early intervention and relationship-based social work.
This is a rewarding and fast-paced position ideal for a passionate professional ready to make a real difference in children’s lives.
Key Responsibilities

• Undertake social work assessments and direct work with children and families.
• Deliver timely, strengths-based interventions that promote stability and safety.
• Work within the Family Safeguarding model alongside multi-agency partners to coordinate and deliver targeted support.
• Support children and families through a collaborative approach to risk reduction and long-term change.
• Maintain clear, analytical, and well-documented case records in line with statutory requirements.

What We're Looking For Essential:

• Qualified Social Worker with registration with Social Work England.
• Proven experience in safeguarding and child protection work.
• Sound understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., Children Act 1989/2004).
• Excellent assessment, engagement, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to promoting positive outcomes through integrated working.

Desirable:

• Experience working within the Family Safeguarding model.
• Strong multi-agency working and confident in managing complex cases.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £36.00
• Supportive management and regular supervision
• Opportunity to work within an established and innovative safeguarding framework
• Access to learning and development opportunities through Lancashire’s Social Work Academy
  
  

How to Apply:Please email me your updated CV or Call Delanie on 01772 208964

We are alsooffering both temporary and permanent roles and a referral bonus of up to £350for each successful Qualified Social Worker (QSW) referral. The best part is there’s no limit to the number of referrals you can make!

Additional incentives include:

Sign-Up Bonus: £150for Qualified Social Workers who have never worked with us before after completing 4 weeks in a new post .

“Find Your Own Job” Bonus: £150for referring a job you found to us .

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